ISBN: 9780366174492 - Inventaire De La Collection D'estampes Relatives À L'histoire De France Léguée En 1863 À La Bibliothèque Nationale, Vol. 2: Premiere Partie (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, with over 380 entries, presents an impressive collection of satirical prints, frontispieces, portraits, and caricatures from the seventeenth century. The images offer a unique glimpse into French society's attitudes and interests during the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV. From the author's analysis of the images, readers will discern the prevailing political controversies, cultural trends, and social hierarchies that defined an extraordinary period in French history. The author provides a remarkable overview of French culture through satirical prints, and readers will encounter a wealth of insights that add depth to our understanding of the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…